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Architects firm founder retires after more than 45 years with the company
A Northamptonshire-based architects has announced its founder and managing director is to retire after more than 45 years with the company.
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Northampton shoplifter jailed and ordered to pay £3,500 compensation among these 34 cases in court
Local magistrates also dealt with incidents involving driving without due care and attention, possession of drugs, harassment and a ‘lane hogger’ on the M1…
Plans to build 1,400 homes on land the size of around 100 football pitches in Northampton approved – NINE YEARS after first submitted
Plans to build up to 1,400 homes on farmland the size of around 100 football pitches in Northampton have been approved – NINE YEARS after first being submitted.
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In pictures: 'Influencer' pug from Northampton rubs shoulders with celebrities such as Amanda Holden and Pete Wicks at Crufts 2026
An ‘influencer’ pug from Northampton rubbed shoulders with celebrities such as Amanda Holden and Pete Wicks at Crufts 2026.
‘Coming into 2026 was a scary time for hospitality as a whole,’ says street food and events app founder
The founder of a street food and events app has admitted that entering 2026 was “a scary time for hospitality as a whole”, as she shares her predictions for the rest of the year.
We Mean Business: ‘We’re part of a little gem in Northamptonshire that many people don’t know exists’
This business owner has expressed her pride at being part of a “little gem in Northamptonshire that many people don’t know exists”.
Pilates business celebrates successful start with offering not available anywhere else in Northampton
A pilates business is celebrating a successful start, with an offering not available anywhere else across the entirety of Northampton.
24 firearms including two BB guns handed into police during four-week amnesty across Northamptonshire
Two dozen firearms were handed into police during a four-week amnesty across Northamptonshire.
Man, 50, accused of Chelveston murder appears in crown court
A man charged with the murder of Helen Bird in a property in Chelveston last month has appeared in crown court for the first time.
Number of ‘tipper lorry load’ fly-tipping incidents in West Northamptonshire decreases over four years, despite worrying national data
The number of large fly-tipping incidents across West Northamptonshire has decreased over a period of four years, despite worrying national data.
WNC boss apologises for Reform councillor's reported 'some women should have never left the kitchen' comment at International Women's Day event
The chief executive of West Northamptonshire Council has apologised after a Reform councillor reportedly said “some women should have never left the kitchen” during an event marking International Women’s Day.
'Congestion, diversions and potholes' - Firefighters issue warning after six collisions in two weeks in Northamptonshire town
Firefighters in a Northamptonshire town have issued a warning after six collisions in two weeks, as the situation on the roads has become “acutely difficult” with “congestion, diversions and potholes”.
Council sets out improvement plan after social care services in West Northamptonshire rated 'requires improvement' earlier this year
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening provision in its adult social care services after it was rated ‘requires improvement’ in its first watchdog inspection earlier this year.
Women’s health and pilates business working hard to spread the word about Northampton town centre offering
The founder of a women’s health and pilates business is working hard to spread the word about her offering in Northampton town centre.
Buy a holiday home in Northamptonshire and make endless memories in your dream escape
Get away from the hustle and bustle of busy lives at Billing Aquadrome where holiday home prices start from £24,995.
Homes 'ideal for first time buyers' released on stylish new build development in Northampton
Homes labelled as “ideal for first time buyers” have been released on a stylish new build development in Northampton.
Police respond after litter pickers find large kitchen knife near Northampton park where fatal stabbing happened just weeks ago
Police have responded after a large kitchen knife was found by litter pickers near a Northampton park where a fatal stabbing happened just weeks ago.
Meet the 18-year-old owner who's just opened her 'dream' new countryside café next to popular forest walk near Northampton
Meet the 18-year-old owner who has just opened her 'dream' new countryside café next to a popular forest walk near Northampton.
Inquest hears death of Chelveston woman Helen Bird caused by head injury
An inquest into the death of Chelveston woman, Helen Bird, opened today (Tuesday, March 11) with the preliminary cause of death given as a head injury, pending further tests.
Family-run business of over a decade expands to bigger premises on busy Northampton town centre street
A family-run business, which has been successfully operating for more than a decade, has expanded to bigger premises on a busy Northampton town centre street.